Christmas Village - Holiday Tea Lunch 2024
’Tis the season to sip on tea, savor a scrumptious lunch and sit in on cooking demonstrations that’ll spark inspiration for your own holiday table! Our Holiday Tea Lunches make for a great outing – and maybe even a new Christmas tradition – with friends and family. Reservations available for Fridays and Saturdays in December. More information on each class below.
Christmas Village - Holiday Tea Lunch 2024
AT THE INNS AT ST. ALBANS
Reserve your seat at a Holiday Tea Lunch and cooking demonstration taking place select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the Christmas season. Led by area chefs in the intimate setting of our cooking school, Holiday Tea Lunches are sure to relax, refresh and revive you! Instructors and menus for each date detailed below. Small class sizes, so book early to secure your spot.
Location: International Choux Co. Cooking School
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Price: $55 + tax/person
Tea Lunch Themes and Dates:
Friday, December 6
(Details and menu coming soon)
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Saturday, December 7
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Friday, December 13 – TEA’S THE SEASON
Come hungry for lunch and inspiration as René and George Sackett host a holiday tea lunch at International Choux Co. “Tea’s the Season” offers a mix of sweet and savory bites, some instructional time and, of course, a selection of hot and cold teas.
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Cranberry Brie Bruschetta
Seafood Salad Gougères
Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Curd
Frosted Grapes
Apple Cinnamon Scones with Caramel Browned Butter
Mini-Eclairs
Thumbprint Jam Cookies
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Saturday, December 14
(Details and menu coming soon)
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Friday, December 20 – ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TEA
Acclaimed culinary couple René and George Sackett return to the Inns at St. Albans for an encore performance in our kitchen. This time they’re hosting a holiday tea lunch with a savory selection of finger foods and several sweet treats, coupled with herbal and black tea service. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tea” is sure to leave you satiated and inspired to jazz up your own holiday menu with some of their delicious recipes.
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Choux Nami (Salmon Salad Eclair)
Quiche Lorraine bites
Almond Tea Bread with Cherry Preserves
Frosted grapes
Cranberry Orange Scone with cinnamon honey butter
Mini Cream Puffs
Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
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Saturday, December 21 – CHRISTMAS TEA WITH SUZANNE CORBETT
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Gingerbread Scones with Orange Spiced Whipped Cream
Cranberry Pound Cake
Icebox Christmas Button Cookies
Almond Chicken filled Gougéres
Blue Cheese Tartlets
Holiday Tea Sandwich Duo (OIive Pecan, and Cucumber/Radish)
No refunds for cancellations. With a minimum 72 hour cancellation, we will issue a credit for the amount paid toward a future visit for up to 1 year from the cancellation date.
